Down the street and across the country, there are always patients in need of blood. Every two seconds someone needs blood in the U.S. You can help save lives by donating blood through the American Red Cross at the Minneota blood drive on June 19 from 1PM to 7PM at the American Legion in Minneota. Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit red-cross-blood-dot-org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or call Barb at 507/828-4546 to make an appointment.

There are free Intro to Pickleball Lesson's Wednesday, June 19th, @6 pm at the Legion Field Courts in Marshall. No experience is necessary, paddles and balls provided. Athletic shoes and clothing is recommended. The Free intro lesson instruction is being provided by the Marshall Area Pickleball players. For any questions or more information check out their Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/6kMWW419qQG6TAdo/

Come to The Hitching Post and enjoy a night of steak dinner with live music while supporting Marshall's Sounds of Summer. Thursday, June 20th, 6 - 9 pm. Cost is $50 per ticket and includes the meal along with live music from The Singing Q's. Meal includes a salad bar, baked potato bar, steak, & drinks. A limited number of tickets are available. Buy a ticket and you will be entered into a drawing, for a chance at $250 in Chamber Bucks. Purchase tickets by calling The Hitching Post @(507)929-2228. Proceeds from the event go towards supporting Sounds of Summer.

There is a garden tour for the Shetek Lutheran Bible Camp on June 21, from 2pm-8pm at the home of Marc and Janna Milbradt, 11 Valhalla Drive, Lake Shetek, Slayton, Mn. A free will donation for the camp is appreciated.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 26th for the 16th Annual Springfield Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at the Springfield Golf Course! Registration forms are attached and are available at the Chamber office, Springfield Golf Course and on the chamber website https://springfieldmnchamber.org/.../2024-Chamber-Sign-Up... We are still in search of teams. Interested in a sponsorship or donating a door prize? Contact the Chamber Office at (507) 723-3508 or spfdchamber@newulmtel.net Taco Bar - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - serving noon - 1 pm *Presale tickets go on sale June 3rd through June 17th * Dine in or take out available.

There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive in Milroy on Thursday, June 27, 9:00am-3:00pm. The blood drive will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Sign up online or call Carole at 507-828-9676. There are still many appointment times available.